Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours/session posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £17.04 - £18.45.
This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.
Temporary maternity cover until 19th December 2025.
Days and Hours of Work:
1. Monday, 10:00-14:00
2. Wednesday, 12:00-16:15
3. Thursday, 12:30-16:15
4. Friday, 09:00-15:00
To start 7th April 2025.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team at Longniddry. Experience of developing an area of interest in a nursery setting would be beneficial.
Job Details
To work as an effective member of an early years team delivering a high-quality child-centred service which meets the needs of children and their families.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare.
SSSC registration
SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.
PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups are required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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